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In this special edition of Stove, the Mariners offseason podcast, hosts Anders and Chuck break down the team's significant offseason move, acquiring Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals. They discuss the trade's implications, weighing the pros and cons, and how it affects the team's roster and future prospects. Chuck shares his thoughts on the trade, comparing it to the deal for Eugenio Suarez, and they dive into the potential benefits and drawbacks of the move. The conversation also touches on the team's overall offseason strategy and how it sets them up for the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stove, Chuck and Anders dive into the slow-moving Mariners off-season, discussing the Dodgers' and Mets' aggressive spending and its impact on the league. They question the fairness of the current system, where teams like the Dodgers can spend "fake money" on top players without consequences. The guys also touch on the Mariners' possibility of trading for Brendan Donovan. They weigh the pros and cons of giving up prospects for Donovan and discuss the team's overall prospects, which are still looking strong despite some recent drops in rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anderson Hirst and Chuck Powell are back with another edition of "Stove".  They break down the addition of Rob Refsnyder and why the market is moving so slowly this time around.  Where can the Mariners pivot to now that Ketel Marte is supposedly staying in Arizona? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Stove podcast, Chuck and Anders dive into the latest Mariners news, discussing Jorge Polanco signing with the Mets and the potential implications for their infield. They also weigh in on the recent signing of Andrew Knizner as the team's backup catcher and speculate about the future of Mitch Garver's role with the team. The guys also discuss the current state of the right field position, with Victor Robles and Dom Canzone potentially forming a platoon, and give one wish for the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anders and Chuck are back and have a Mariner move to react to: Harry Ford was traded to Washington for Jose Ferrer.  Does this move make the Mariners better in 2026? Are the Mets in a tailspin with the losses of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz? We survey the options at second and third as the rumor mill surrounding Jorge Polanco has gone quiet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Anders give their thoughts on the upcoming winter meetings. Jorge Polanco is obviously task #1 for the Mariners but where do they turn if they can't get that done? What else is on the shopping list? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anderson Hirst and Chuck Powell react to the signing of Josh Naylor, what it means for the rest of the Mariners offseason, and more.  Chuck Powell goes over his Crystal Ball predictions and Anders responds. If it played out exactly as Chuck predicted, would you be happy with that offseason as a Mariners fan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst are back with another season of Stove.  Chuck gives his general thoughts on the 2025 season as a whole. Chuck and Anders talk about the likelihood of bringing back Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suarez, and Jorge Polanco.  The boys talk about the manager of the year and if Dan Wilson deserved to win, and give one wish for the offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Arkins from the Mariners Consigliere joins Chuck and Anders to talk about the offseason as a whole, go through the roster as of now and our thoughts, and give predictions for the 2025 season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Anders break down the Jorge Polanco (re) signing, and of course, talk about the comments made by Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto summarizing the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anders and Chuck talk big picture Mariners off season as more names fall off the board, who is to blame for this year's off season?  Chuck and Anders also react to the Jim Bowden segment with Softy and Dick about the Mariners off season, also how much of a factor does T Mobile Park play into the lack of activity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roki Sasaki goes to the Dodgers, so Chuck and Anders once again visit the conversation on a possible Salary Cap in the MLB.  Mariners couldn't even get an interview with Roki, is that a sign of the reputation of the Mariners?  Donovan Solano signs so Chuck and Anders break down what that means, and what else is on the board to salvage the off season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Powell and Anders Hirst start off today's episode with a rant about where baseball is at and if it needs major changes: If the players that every team can afford STILL move to the big market teams for less money, is the system broken?  Is Yoan Moncadad an option at 3B? What are the chances the Mariners sign Roki Sasaki? And if they do, how much could that change the whole offseason outlook?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Anders break down the evaporation of the 1B market within a 2 day stretch, what options are left? What is out there at 2B and 3B?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anders Hirst and Chuck Powell give their reaction to the Juan Soto deal, go over some other big news from MLB winter meetings and discuss whether trading Luis Castillo would benefit the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.